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Madagascar Wilderness Trek

15 days
Start and end in Antananarivo
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Antananarivo

    You'll arrive in Antananarivo, Madagascar's capital spread across 12 hills with a blend of French colonial buildings and modern structures. Your tour leader meets you at 6pm for a welcome briefing. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city or settle in after your travels.

    Optional Activities

    • Welcome dinner with tour leader (if desired)
    Landmarks/POIs
    Antananarivo
  2. Day 2

    Antananarivo to Ambositra

    Starting around 8am, you'll head south by charter bus through the subtropical highlands. The route takes you through Antsirabe for lunch, where you'll pass terraced rice paddies and typical highland villages. Stop in Ambositra to pick up provisions and walk through the wood carving shops. Later, dinner and a folk dance performance happen at a local development guest house.

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in Antsirabe), Dinner (Traditional Malagasy meal at local development guest house)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through subtropical highlands and volcanic fields
    • Stop at local market and wood carving shops in Ambositra
    • Traditional Malagasy meal and folk dance at local development guest house
    Landmarks/POIs
    Ambositra
    Antsirabe
  3. Day 3

    Ambositra to Ranomafana

    The charter bus takes 4 hours heading south to Ranomafana National Park. After a picnic lunch, you'll trek into the primary rainforest from the park entrance toward the campsite. Watch for lemurs including the rare golden bamboo lemur. The terrain is hilly with unmade forest trails.

    Meals
    Lunch (Picnic lunch at park entrance)

    Included Activities

    • Trek to Ranomafana campsite in primary rainforest
    • Wildlife observation including lemurs
    Landmarks/POIs
    Ranomafana National Park
  4. Day 4

    Ranomafana

    You'll spend the full day in Ranomafana National Park starting with morning forest walks looking for black-and-white ruffed lemurs. Trek along the Varijatsy Trek Circuit down to the village of Ranomafana on the Namorona River, ending at the thermal baths and swimming pool (the name Ranomafana means 'hot water' locally).

    Included Activities

    • Morning wildlife walk in primary forest
    • Varijatsy Trek Circuit hike
    • Visit to thermal baths and swimming pool
    Landmarks/POIs
    Ranomafana National Park
    Varijatsy Trek Circuit
    Namorona River
  5. Day 5

    Ranomafana to Ambalavao

    Travel to Ambalavao through Fianarantsoa, the ancient royal city. Ambalavao has brightly colored houses with steep tiled roofs and wooden balconies in the Old Town, and it hosts Madagascar's largest cattle market. After lunch, you have the option to visit nearby Anja Reserve to see ring-tailed lemurs.

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Fianarantsoa
    • Visit to Anja Reserve to see ring-tailed lemurs

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Ambalavao
    Landmarks/POIs
    Fianarantsoa
    Anja Reserve
    Ambalavao
  6. Day 6

    Ambalavao to Andringitra National Park

    After breakfast, a 4WD vehicle takes you to Andringitra National Park for a 3-day stay. You'll trek with porters east through small villages to the first forest campsite, stopping for a picnic lunch. Expect granite outcrops, high mountains, and deep valleys. That evening, a nocturnal nature walk lets you spot local wildlife.

    Meals
    Lunch (Picnic lunch at forest campsite)

    Included Activities

    • 4WD transfer to Andringitra National Park
    • Trek through villages to forest campsite
    • Nocturnal nature walk
    Landmarks/POIs
    Andringitra National Park
  7. Day 7

    Andringitra National Park

    Start early with morning wildlife walks for birds and lemurs, then trek uphill through Imaitso forest toward Andriampotsy, the park's highest campsite. You'll cross a meadow plateau at the foot of the main Andringitra granite outcrop and stream crossings along the way. This campsite is your base for tomorrow's climb.

    Meals
    Lunch (Picnic lunch on the way up)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning wildlife walk
    • Trek through Imaitso forest to Andriampotsy campsite
    Landmarks/POIs
    Imaitso Forest
    Pic Imarivolanitra
  8. Day 8

    Andringitra National Park

    You'll climb to Imarivolanitra's summit at 2,658m/8,721 ft, the highest point in southern Madagascar. The well-managed path steadily ascends between granite boulders. From the top you'll see views across the park, then descend via last night's campsite to a lower basic campsite.

    Included Activities

    • Summit climb to Imarivolanitra peak
    • Descent to lower campsite
    Landmarks/POIs
    Imarivolanitra
  9. Day 9

    Andringitra National Park to Isalo National Park

    Walk to the park entrance then head back by 4WD to Ambalavao. From there, the charter bus takes you southwest to Isalo National Park. You'll stay at Isalo Ranch Hotel on the edge of the sandstone massif where dry forest holds sifaka, ring-tailed lemurs, and brown lemurs. The hotel has traditional thatched bungalows, restaurant, bar, and swimming pool.

    Included Activities

    • Walk to park entrance
    • 4WD transfer to Ambalavao
    • Charter bus to Isalo National Park
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    Isalo National Park
  10. Day 10

    Isalo National Park

    You'll check out Isalo's landscape of sandstone eroded into deep gullies starting with a morning wildlife trail. Trek with porters through the sandstone massif to natural swimming pools and back to the hotel. This area is hotter and drier with aloes and dwarf baobabs. Lemur groups tend to be shy here.

    Included Activities

    • Morning wildlife trail
    • Walk through sandstone massif to natural swimming pools
    Landmarks/POIs
    Isalo National Park
  11. Day 11

    Isalo National Park to Ifaty

    Drive west to Toliara with a stop at Zombitse National Park to explore dry deciduous forest. Look for lemurs, the rare endemic fossa, birds, reptiles, and baobab trees. Continue from Toliara to Ifaty Beach, a small west coast resort with a huge sandy bay overlooking a lagoon protected by a barrier reef. You'll stay here 2 nights.

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Zombitse National Park to explore dry deciduous forest
    • Wildlife observation including lemurs and baobabs
    Landmarks/POIs
    Zombitse National Park
    Toliara
    Ifaty Beach
  12. Day 12

    Ifaty

    This day is free to relax or explore. Ifaty has a huge sandy bay with traditional fishing villages along the shore and outrigger canoes. Walk through Reniala Reserve just inland from the beach to see the spiny forest and endemic bird species.

    Optional Activities

    • Optional walk in Reniala Reserve - 2 kilometre (1.20 mile) walk expected to take around 2 hours, featuring strange spiny forest and endemic bird species including long-tailed ground roller, sub-desert mesite, and sickle-billed vanga
    Landmarks/POIs
    Ifaty Beach
    Reniala Reserve
  13. Day 13

    Ifaty to Antananarivo

    Depending on domestic flight schedules, you'll either start very early or have a relaxed morning in Ifaty before heading to Toliara airport. The flight back to Antananarivo varies by schedule, and you'll transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.

    Included Activities

    • Domestic flight from Toliara to Antananarivo
    Landmarks/POIs
    Antananarivo
  14. Day 14

    Antananarivo

    Take a bus to Ambohidrabiby Hill on Antananarivo's outskirts for a gentle walk to the summit of this sacred hill. The route passes through highland villages and rice paddies where you'll learn about local silk weaving before returning to the city.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bus transfer to Ambohidrabiby Hill
    • Gentle walk to hilltop
    • Pass through highland villages and rice paddies
    • Learn about local silk weaving
    Landmarks/POIs
    Ambohidrabiby Hill
  15. Day 15

    Antananarivo

    The tour ends after breakfast at your hotel. You're free to depart whenever you'd like, and luggage storage is available if your flight leaves later.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks/POIs
    Antananarivo
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  • A
    · May 9th, 2023
    I loved the 4 day trek into the mountains
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    Trip date: April 2023
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    · May 9th, 2023
    The lovely countryside, people & wildlife
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    · May 11th, 2023
    Climbing the 2nd highest peak in Madagascar
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    · May 12th, 2023
    Variety of Scenery Wildlife Snorkelling/ lobster on the beach
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    · August 15th, 2023
    Whale watching in the fishing boats in Ifaty. Sleeping in the jungle in Ranomafana with the associated wildlife tour with Theo. The view from the top of the mountain.
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    Trip date: July 2023
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    · December 23rd, 2019
    A simply amazing trip which was very well organised both in advance and on the ground when we were in country.
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    Trip date: October 2019
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  • A
    · December 23rd, 2019
    I think the section in the trip notes about money needs updating. They said ATMs only set the airport. We found there were ATMs in the large towns we went through. This means Two places outside the capital during the trip. The tour leader said it would be s nightmare to get money others then by ATM outside the capital. The exchange rate I got with the ATM I used was 15% better than the people got who changed cash at the airport.
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    Thanks for your review and feedback. Glad you had a great trip!
    Trip date: October 2019
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  • F
    · November 6th, 2019
    This is a busy itinerary designed to make the most of your time in Madagascar. Be prepared to see a lot and have limited time to relax. It can involve very hot traveling and trekking experience.
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    Thanks for your review. Great pictures!
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    Trip date: November 2019
  • AB
    · April 17th, 2019
    Claude is the reason this trip was amazing. He was knowledgeable yet humble , organized yet relaxed, disciplined yet lid back and went beyond and above to take care of us. He was educated and respectful, spoke English, French and German fluently. Extremely classy and gentlemanly. Was very interested in continuous learning and kept notes and answered all of our questions and did research when he did not know the answer. He was passionate and considerate. I can’t commend him enough
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    thank you so much for those great comments on Claude, we'll let him know how much you enjoyed the tour :)
    Trip date: March 2019

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    Asked on January 16th, 2024

    I am loving the look of this trip but feel it lacks enough time to snorkel/dive/ enjoy the beaches of Madagascar. Is there anyway of adding on a few days in Nosy be? Or another beach destination that's recommended? Acutely aware that I will probably only visit Madagascar once in my life and I want it to be out of this world.

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      Our two Madagascar trips are aimed at more of a wildlife and walking experience, although a beach extension does sound amazing. On our "Madagascar: The Lost Continent" tour there is a free day on Day 11 and Day 12 to enjoy the beach. Alternatively we could assist you with adding on post accommodation to enjoy some beach leisure days at your own pace.

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      I am very keen to book this trip for me and my son. The most important thing for me to know beforehand, since this is a hiking/trekking trip, is, if we are expected to bring backpacks, carry them all of the trek, and if we need to bring our own sleeping bags, mosquito nets etc?

    • Explore!OperatorWritten September 2022

      Equipment: Sleeping Bag needed, 3/4 season comfort rating (temperature 0°C to 10°C). Sleeping Mat recommended. Porters will carry main luggage during trekking. You'll need a trek bag (max 18kg) and a small day backpack for daily essentials. Pack layers for varying temperatures: waterproof jacket, warm layers, and clothing suitable for different climate zones.

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